BMW F750GS...Portland to Gonein60

[the Ferret]

is that green one the prototype 4 seater Corvette?

Gone ..or Wilson? in action pointing out finer details?

[pdedse]

is that green one the prototype 4 seater Corvette?

Gone ..or Wilson? in action pointing out finer details?

We went over names/details of so many vehicles...and the greeny was towards the end when my brain likely couldn't absorb more, so I don't even know if I read the plaque with the info. But even after viewing a couple hundred cars, this one had a cool look that stood out. Plus I liked the curved window leading into the roof.

[Gone in 60]

Pdedse, once life straightens itself out, we'll definitely take a trip up to see you guys!

That green car is part of a display of 1950s GM Motorama show cars. The Motorama was a traveling stage show with concept cars from all of GM's divisions. Few of these cars were saved, and like many, this one was saved from a Detroit junkyard. This is the 1955 Chevy Biscayne. As with concept cars today, this was meant to get the public ready for features that would appear on GM cars in the near future. First of all the name, Biscayne would soon be a Chevrolet model name starting in 1958. The visual features included that wraparound windshield that Pdedse mentioned, that we'd see on GM cars of the late 50s and early 60s along with the thin, blade-like roof. The car also featured Chevy's new V8 engine that became a hallmark of performance. I have no earthly idea what they were thinking with the styling of the car's nose.

Ferret, it's not a concept Corvette four seater. Interestingly, when the Corvette was first shown to the public, three concepts were on display - the two-seat roadster that was produced, along with an enclosed fastback called the Corvair, and a wagon called the Nomad. Those two names should sound familar, as they became their own Chevy models.

However, to your point about the Corvette, the Biscayne features a scalloped side that would be reversed for the Corvette in '56 along with four round taillights and a reversed sloping rear end, which would be used on the Corvette starting in '61.

Awesome pdedse..what a job lol...and you take great pics!

Thanks! But sometimes I wonder if I take too many?

Hey, Pdedse, nice pics, but after you flew home, Mrs. G and I were slapping our foreheads that we never got any pictures of us together during the trip! Ugh.
It was so great to hang out with you! And, you were actually helping me out by riding the bike...

To give a little back story, I have mentioned that I have enjoyed MotoQuest's "Transport Specials", which are super low-priced rentals of motorcycles between their West-Coast locations in Long Beach, San Francisco and Portland. They also have a location in Anchorage, but I've never gone up that far north. These rentals pop up a few times per year, and give riders the opportunity to move bikes around when they need particular models in specific locations. They're a great deal, and once you commit to delivery dates, it basically forces you to take a riding vacation. I like them because they make me get off my butt and take long distance rides rather than saying "maybe someday", and I'm putting wear and tear on a rental bike.

Having ridden these rentals up to Portland and knowing I was in Pdedse's neck of the woods, when one came up recently to pick up a bike in Portland and return it to Long Beach, I snagged it and Mrs. G and I were going to hang out with Pdedse and his wife and then ride down the Oregon and California coast to deliver the bike. Unfortunately, after I reserved it, I got word that my company was going to close down. I was needed in the shop during the time we were going to ride to handle logistics of the shutdown and had to cancel the trip.

I called MotoQuest to cancel the rental and they said sorry to hear, but since the bike I was going to deliver needed to be quickly turned around for a tour to Baja Mexico, I was putting them in a bind by dropping out. Hmm... how do I get out of this jam and still get to see Pdedse? He consented to grab the rental and ride down to see us!

We had a great weekend! It was wonderful to hang out, ride together to show you around, and check out our whacky Halloween neighborhood. You are one tall dude, and I have to admit that you dwarfed that Interceptor 650. I'm picturing you riding yours from Oregon to San Diego and back. Glad you enjoyed the museum, and you did great managing the L.A. freeway system. You even got to experience some "local color" with the old guy with the string suspenders and weird questions about motorcycles.

You also helped me by bringing me out of the funk I've been in lately with work and family issues, taking my mind off of it for a few days. Mrs. G had someone to host and bake goodies for, taking her mind off of her recent intense study course too.

Last night, Mrs. G and I went for a long walk to the store. I was a bit down and quiet for most of the walk. Mrs. G said I must have been sad because my friend and riding buddy had to go home.

I must have told myself 4 or 5 times, "ok, next stop be sure to get a photo of the RE and GS together"...and then I forgot each time! I'm gonna blame it on the fact we just got to talkin' too much.

Hey, Pdedse, nice pics, but after you flew home, Mrs. G and I were slapping our foreheads that we never got any pictures of us together during the trip! Ugh.
It was so great to hang out with you! And, you were actually helping me out by riding the bike...

To give a little back story, I have mentioned that I have enjoyed MotoQuest's "Transport Specials", which are super low-priced rentals of motorcycles between their West-Coast locations in Long Beach, San Francisco and Portland. They also have a location in Anchorage, but I've never gone up that far north. These rentals pop up a few times per year, and give riders the opportunity to move bikes around when they need particular models in specific locations. They're a great deal, and once you commit to delivery dates, it basically forces you to take a riding vacation. I like them because they make me get off my butt and take long distance rides rather than saying "maybe someday", and I'm putting wear and tear on a rental bike.

Having ridden these rentals up to Portland and knowing I was in Pdedse's neck of the woods, when one came up recently to pick up a bike in Portland and return it to Long Beach, I snagged it and Mrs. G and I were going to hang out with Pdedse and his wife and then ride down the Oregon and California coast to deliver the bike. Unfortunately, after I reserved it, I got word that my company was going to close down. I was needed in the shop during the time we were going to ride to handle logistics of the shutdown and had to cancel the trip.

I called MotoQuest to cancel the rental and they said sorry to hear, but since the bike I was going to deliver needed to be quickly turned around for a tour to Baja Mexico, I was putting them in a bind by dropping out. Hmm... how do I get out of this jam and still get to see Pdedse? He consented to grab the rental and ride down to see us!

We had a great weekend! It was wonderful to hang out, ride together to show you around, and check out our whacky Halloween neighborhood. You are one tall dude, and I have to admit that you dwarfed that Interceptor 650. I'm picturing you riding yours from Oregon to San Diego and back. Glad you enjoyed the museum, and you did great managing the L.A. freeway system. You even got to experience some "local color" with the old guy with the string suspenders and weird questions about motorcycles.

You also helped me by bringing me out of the funk I've been in lately with work and family issues, taking my mind off of it for a few days. Mrs. G had someone to host and bake goodies for, taking her mind off of her recent intense study course too.

Last night, Mrs. G and I went for a long walk to the store. I was a bit down and quiet for most of the walk. Mrs. G said I must have been sad because my friend and riding buddy had to go home.

I was really looking forward to your visit. We were lining up options for you to choose from: Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helen's, The Columbia Gorge, hikes, boating on the Columbia, taking the CB1100 and W800 out for some riding. But I have a good feeling that it's going to happen still...right?

Hey, Pdedse, nice pics, but after you flew home, Mrs. G and I were slapping our foreheads that we never got any pictures of us together during the trip! Ugh.
It was so great to hang out with you! And, you were actually helping me out by riding the bike...

To give a little back story, I have mentioned that I have enjoyed MotoQuest's "Transport Specials", which are super low-priced rentals of motorcycles between their West-Coast locations in Long Beach, San Francisco and Portland. They also have a location in Anchorage, but I've never gone up that far north. These rentals pop up a few times per year, and give riders the opportunity to move bikes around when they need particular models in specific locations. They're a great deal, and once you commit to delivery dates, it basically forces you to take a riding vacation. I like them because they make me get off my butt and take long distance rides rather than saying "maybe someday", and I'm putting wear and tear on a rental bike.

Having ridden these rentals up to Portland and knowing I was in Pdedse's neck of the woods, when one came up recently to pick up a bike in Portland and return it to Long Beach, I snagged it and Mrs. G and I were going to hang out with Pdedse and his wife and then ride down the Oregon and California coast to deliver the bike. Unfortunately, after I reserved it, I got word that my company was going to close down. I was needed in the shop during the time we were going to ride to handle logistics of the shutdown and had to cancel the trip.

I called MotoQuest to cancel the rental and they said sorry to hear, but since the bike I was going to deliver needed to be quickly turned around for a tour to Baja Mexico, I was putting them in a bind by dropping out. Hmm... how do I get out of this jam and still get to see Pdedse? He consented to grab the rental and ride down to see us!

We had a great weekend! It was wonderful to hang out, ride together to show you around, and check out our whacky Halloween neighborhood. You are one tall dude, and I have to admit that you dwarfed that Interceptor 650. I'm picturing you riding yours from Oregon to San Diego and back. Glad you enjoyed the museum, and you did great managing the L.A. freeway system. You even got to experience some "local color" with the old guy with the string suspenders and weird questions about motorcycles.

You also helped me by bringing me out of the funk I've been in lately with work and family issues, taking my mind off of it for a few days. Mrs. G had someone to host and bake goodies for, taking her mind off of her recent intense study course too.

Last night, Mrs. G and I went for a long walk to the store. I was a bit down and quiet for most of the walk. Mrs. G said I must have been sad because my friend and riding buddy had to go home.

Hey, that was a fun trip! I'm just glad I don't have to see myself when I ride the CB1100, the W and the RE...my wife always says I look better on the Suzuki DR650.

Hey, Pdedse, nice pics, but after you flew home, Mrs. G and I were slapping our foreheads that we never got any pictures of us together during the trip! Ugh.
It was so great to hang out with you! And, you were actually helping me out by riding the bike...

To give a little back story, I have mentioned that I have enjoyed MotoQuest's "Transport Specials", which are super low-priced rentals of motorcycles between their West-Coast locations in Long Beach, San Francisco and Portland. They also have a location in Anchorage, but I've never gone up that far north. These rentals pop up a few times per year, and give riders the opportunity to move bikes around when they need particular models in specific locations. They're a great deal, and once you commit to delivery dates, it basically forces you to take a riding vacation. I like them because they make me get off my butt and take long distance rides rather than saying "maybe someday", and I'm putting wear and tear on a rental bike.

Having ridden these rentals up to Portland and knowing I was in Pdedse's neck of the woods, when one came up recently to pick up a bike in Portland and return it to Long Beach, I snagged it and Mrs. G and I were going to hang out with Pdedse and his wife and then ride down the Oregon and California coast to deliver the bike. Unfortunately, after I reserved it, I got word that my company was going to close down. I was needed in the shop during the time we were going to ride to handle logistics of the shutdown and had to cancel the trip.

I called MotoQuest to cancel the rental and they said sorry to hear, but since the bike I was going to deliver needed to be quickly turned around for a tour to Baja Mexico, I was putting them in a bind by dropping out. Hmm... how do I get out of this jam and still get to see Pdedse? He consented to grab the rental and ride down to see us!

We had a great weekend! It was wonderful to hang out, ride together to show you around, and check out our whacky Halloween neighborhood. You are one tall dude, and I have to admit that you dwarfed that Interceptor 650. I'm picturing you riding yours from Oregon to San Diego and back. Glad you enjoyed the museum, and you did great managing the L.A. freeway system. You even got to experience some "local color" with the old guy with the string suspenders and weird questions about motorcycles.

You also helped me by bringing me out of the funk I've been in lately with work and family issues, taking my mind off of it for a few days. Mrs. G had someone to host and bake goodies for, taking her mind off of her recent intense study course too.

Last night, Mrs. G and I went for a long walk to the store. I was a bit down and quiet for most of the walk. Mrs. G said I must have been sad because my friend and riding buddy had to go home.

We'll have to do more riding, Oregon style.

Some of the friendships made through this forum are wonderful. Well done pdedse and Gone.

It really is kinda cool. It's been several years since a West Coast Rally was last held. It makes me think another one is in order.

Some of the friendships made through this forum are wonderful. Well done pdedse and Gone.

This was truly an inspiration to read, and he got papers graded!

Oh yes, definitetly a business trip

One thing I thought about with the Interceptor... you put a taller touring seat on yours. When we got together on your last trip down here, I sat on yours and was on my tip-toes. I ended up putting a lower seat on mine from a Continental GT, so no wonder you looked so big on it!

And a West Coast Rally... that sounds like a marvelous idea!

[the Ferret]

I ha heard about a 4 seater concept Corvette and always wondered what it looked like. That green car had some style influences from the Corvette and I thought that might be it

I just googled it

https://acmehpl.com/1963-4-seater-corvet...ay-xp-796/

[Gone in 60]

The Corvette America was a four-seater conversion done in the early 80s. I actually built the Monogram model kit of it when I was a kid:

https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2019/09/...-corvette/